A conservation group taking on billionaire Gina Rinehart and Indian miner GVK in Brisbane's Supreme Court over the Alpha Coal project in Queensland is delaying thousands of jobs, the conglomerate says.

Alpha grazier Peter Anderson says if the South Galilee Coal Project secures federal approval, his property will be surrounded by three mines. He is concerned mining activity could have an impact on groundwater in the region. Read More.

Jericho Grazier, and independent candidate for Gregory, Bruce Currie won a Land Court battle against coal miner GVK Hancock last September. He says recent changes to legislation dictating how much water mines can access is making him question whether mining and agriculture can ever exist side-by-side in western Queensland. Read More.